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How to get fromNew York, NY to Brooklynby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from New York, NY to Brooklyn by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Grand St to Prospect Parksubway subway B
    20 min
    $3

  2. Drive 5.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New York, NY to Brooklyncar car 5.9 mi
    12 min
    $2

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Lane 4 to Nostrand Av/Church Avbus bus B44 / ...
    54 min
    $6–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New York, NY to Brooklyntaxi taxi 5.9 mi
    12 min
    $26–31

New York, NY to Brooklyn by foot and subway

Calendar550Weekly Services
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.5 mi
  • Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Grand St to Prospect Park every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Lane 4 to Nostrand Av/Church Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 33 min.

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